Lesser Capybara vs Quindio Robber Frog

Hydrochoerus isthmius compared with Pristimantis alalocophus

Key Differences

• Lesser Capybara is Data Deficient while Quindio Robber Frog is Near Threatened.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Lesser Capybara	Quindio Robber Frog
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Amphibia (Amphibians)
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Anura (Frogs & Toads)
Family	Caviidae	Craugastoridae
Genus	Hydrochoerus	Pristimantis
Species	Hydrochoerus isthmius	Pristimantis alalocophus

Evolutionary Relationship

Lesser Capybara and Quindio Robber Frog share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Lesser Capybara

DD — Data Deficient

Quindio Robber Frog

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Lesser Capybara	Quindio Robber Frog
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Lesser Capybara

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Distributed across Colombia and Venezuela.

Quindio Robber Frog

Habitat

Typically found in freshwater habitats, moist forests, and wetlands.

Range

Found in Colombia. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

Shared Countries

Both species can be found in 1 countries:

🇨🇴 Colombia